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M&M Diversified 09 Feb 2024

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited — Q3 FY24

M&M reported a solid Q3 FY24 with consolidated PAT up 34% YoY (excluding one-offs), driven by strong auto performance.

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Revenue ₹35,299 Cr +15%
EBITDA
PAT ₹2,977 Cr +34%
EBITDA Margin
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M&M reported a solid Q3 FY24 with consolidated PAT up 34% YoY (excluding one-offs), driven by strong auto performance. SUV revenue market share reached 21% (number one), and LCV share stood at 49.6%. Auto PBIT surged 91% YoY (excluding prior-year impairment). Farm equipment revenue was flat, with tractor margins at 16.9% (impacted by 70bps World Cup spend). Management guided for auto industry UV growth of 10-12% and M&M SUV growth in mid-to-high teens for FY25. Key risks include rural demand weakness and potential supply chain disruptions from Red Sea issues.

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Quarter Snapshot

SUV Revenue Market Share 21%
+?pp YoY

M&M achieved number one position in SUV revenue market share for Q3 and YTD.

LCV Market Share (<3.5T) 49.6%
+?pp YoY

Strong performance in LCV segment with near-50% market share.

SUV Bookings 226,000
down sequentially

Bookings declined as deliveries improved; management sees this as positive for growth.

Tractor Industry Growth (FY24) -5%
-5% YoY

Management expects tractor industry to decline ~5% for FY24, with Q4 at -10%.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q3 FY24 vs Q2 FY24
3 new guidance3 dropped3 new risk3 risk resolved
NEW
SUV volume growth mid-to-high teens in FY25

M&M expects to grow faster than the UV industry (SIAM forecast 10-12%), targeting mid-to-high teens growth.

NEW
Tractor industry Q4 FY24 decline of 10%

Management guided for tractor industry to decline 10% in Q4 FY24, with full-year decline around 5%.

NEW
Farm machinery breakeven in 1.5-2 years

Farm machinery business expected to break even in about 1.5 to 2 years with current growth plans.

UPDATED
Auto capacity to reach 49,000/month by Q4 FY24

Capacity expansion on track to 49,000 units per month by end of current quarter, though near-term volumes may be impacted by XUV300 ramp-down.

DROPPED
Farm machinery revenue growth target of ~40% for FY24

Management expects farm machinery revenue to grow about 40% for the full year, up from 35% in H1.

DROPPED
Mahindra Finance credit cost target of 1.5%-1.7% for FY24

Credit cost expected to decline from 2.3% in H1 to 1.5%-1.7% by year-end, driven by structural asset quality improvement.

DROPPED
Susten capacity target of 7 GW in 4 years

Susten plans to grow from 1.5 GW to 7 GW in 4 years, with 1 GW of bids already won in H1.

NEW RISK
Rural demand weakness

Tractor industry down ~5% due to weak rural sentiment; recovery depends on monsoon and government spending.

NEW RISK
Red Sea supply chain disruption

Analyst raised concern about 55-60 day delays; management downplayed impact but acknowledged potential cost and export delays.

NEW RISK
XUV700 order book decline

Bookings fell as deliveries improved; management sees this as positive but risk of demand softening if perception of long wait persists.

RISK GONE
World Cup sponsorship impact on Q3 margins

Management flagged a three-digit crore one-time expense in Q3 for World Cup sponsorship, which could pressure margins.

RISK GONE
EV adoption slower than expected in entry-level segment

XUV400 volumes are intentionally low due to planned upgrades, and the entry-level EV segment faces cost and demand challenges.

RISK GONE
Potential PLI certification delay for SUV EVs

M&M has not yet applied for final PLI certification for the XUV400, while a competitor has already received it, posing a competitive risk.

🤫 Topics management stopped discussing

Farm machinery revenue growth target of ~40% for FY24

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q2 FY24

Management expects farm machinery revenue to grow about 40% for the full year, up from 35% in H1.

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Guidance and risk preview

Top guidance SUV volume growth mid-to-high teens in FY25

M&M expects to grow faster than the UV industry (SIAM forecast 10-12%), targeting mid-to-high teens growth.

Top risk Rural demand weakness

Tractor industry down ~5% due to weak rural sentiment; recovery depends on monsoon and government spending.

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